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Baked Orzo with Zucchini
Nb persons: 6
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30 minutes or fewer This simple dish comes together in minutes and calls for a light soup or tossed green salad and hot Italian bread with olive oil for dunking. It also makes a great buffet party dish, as it can feed a group when served with other fare. | |
2 | zucchini, thinly sliced |
1.5 cups | orzo pasta |
1 tbsp | olive oil |
2 tsp | minced garlic |
1 large | leek |
2 cup | chunky pasta sauce |
salt and pepper, to taste | |
1.5 cups | shredded mozarella |
Italian spice mix, to taste | |
1/8 cup | parmesan cheese |
1. Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly oil heat-proof baking dish.
2. Heat water in covered saucepan. When at a rapid boil, cook orzo until almost tender about 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic, leeks and zucchini slices for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
4. Drain orzo and place in baking dish. Stir in marinara sauce, salt and pepper and spice mix. Top with half the cheese.
5. Arrange zucchini and leek slices on top of orzo, and top with remaining mozzarella.
6. Bake for 15 minutes, or until mozzarella melts. During last 5 minutes, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
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